Jesse Matthew Brooks, 75, of Martinsville, departed this life on May 12, 2011 at his home.  He was born February 15, 1936 to the late Richard Goode Hylton and Vergie Brooks Hylton.  He joined Alpha Faith Temple in 1996 and remained a very faithful member until his health failed a few months ago.  He held many positions at Alpha Faith including, Vice chairman of the Deacon Board, President of the van ministry, choir member, building committee member, and assistant treasurer of the central region of the United Way of the Cross Churches.  He was well liked by many young people and adults alike.  He will be greatly missed by the church and community.

Jesse was a lifelong masonry contractor starting his career upon being honorably discharged from the United States Army in the early 1960's.  He received his masonry training from his uncle, Rev. Elijah
Niblett and co-worker, Stafford Jones.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bettye Moon Brooks, and one brother, Richard Hylton, Jr.

He leaves to mourn his loss:  his wife, Lisa J. Brooks, of Martinsville, VA; one son, Vincent Craig, of Roanoke, VA; two sisters, Faye (John) Serrano, of Greensboro, NC; and Judy Black of Black Mountain, NC; one brother, Willard Hylton, of Martinsville, VA; three step-daughters, Amalene King and MeShawn Hairston, both of Martinsville, VA; and Tamara Hairston, of Collinsville, VA; two aunts, Josephine (Elijah) Niblett and Lillian Brooks, both of Martinsville, VA; one grandchild, six step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren, three loving nephews, one niece and several cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM at Hines Funeral Services Chapel with
Bishop Waverly Cousin, officiating.  Burial will follow in Carver Memorial Gardens in Martinsville, VA.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Hines Funeral Services, Inc.